Health Planning and Management MCQs

Explanation: The component that is not a pillar is Health Education . The four pillars of PHC as defined at the Alma-Ata Conference are: Equitable Distribution (Option D ruled out) Community Participation Intersectoral Coordination (option B ruled out) Appropriate Technology (Option C ruled out) While health education is a critical component or element of PHC (often listed among the 8 essential elements), it is not classified as one of the four core pillars or principles. The essential elements of primary healthcare: Common disease management Essential drugs availability Safe water access Maternal and child health Immunization Disease control Nutritional promotion Health education Key Takeaways: The 4 Pillars of PHC are: Equitable Distribution, Community Participation, Intersectoral Coordination, and Appropriate Technology. Health education is an essential element, not a core pillar.

Ans. is 'b' i.e., Manpower and planningom

The correct answer is d. Shrivastav The ROME (Revised Outline of Medical Education) scheme was introduced based on the recommendations of the Shrivastav Committee. Why the other options are not correct: a. Chadha: There is no known association between the Chadha committee and the ROME scheme. The Chadha Committee was appointed in 1961 to review medical education and medical manpower needs in India. b. Mukherji: The Mukherji Committee, also known as the Health Survey and Planning Committee, was appointed in 1961 to review the progress of health services in India. It made recommendations for the expansion and improvement of health services. c. Kartar Singh: Kartar Singh Committee is associated with the introduction of the multipurpose scheme in India, not the ROME scheme. Reference: Prak's Preventive and social medicine, 25th EDITION Pg 938